In the Same Boat

Following a diagnosis of dementia, many people find they need to talk to someone who also has received a diagnosis, they may have questions they need answered, or want to speak with someone who has experienced similar problems to themselves.

Dementia NI members have developed a new service called ‘In the Same Boat’, whereby they volunteer to provide support to those who have recently been diagnosed.

Dementia NI members have volunteered their time to offer support alongside a member of staff or support volunteer from our Empowerment team, allowing them to speak to someone who has experienced similar challenges and issues.

We would hope that by speaking to existing Dementia NI members that someone recently diagnosed will benefit from the peer support shown towards them, and feel encouraged to come along to an Empowerment Group.

It should be noted that the ‘In the Same Boat’ service is not an advice line, but an opportunity to speak with someone else who is living with dementia.

If you wish to avail of the ‘In the Same Boat’ Support service, please click here to contact Dementia NI for further information.